Boston Real Estate Market Report: 2025 Results & Spring 2026 Forecast
The housing market in Boston is one of the most dynamic in the region. With 23 distinct neighborhoods and a wide range of housing types, the city’s real estate trends often vary significantly depending on location. In this market update, John Lynch and Ed Johnston of Dwell360 Real Estate review how Boston’s market performed in 2025 and what buyers and sellers should watch as we move into the Spring 2026 market.
Citywide Market Performance
Across Boston, single-family homes finished 2025 with an average sale price of $1,312,308, representing a 15.7% increase over the previous year. Homes averaged $503 per square foot, and over the past two decades, single-family home values in Boston have risen by an impressive 163%.
Boston also saw a wide range of sales prices in 2025. The highest single-family sale reached $21 million in Back Bay, while the least expensive sale was $375,000 in East Boston.
The condominium market remained strong as well, with an average sale price of $1,096,361, a 2% increase year over year. Condo prices averaged $791 per square foot, and values have risen approximately 147% over the past twenty years.
Neighborhood Highlights
Boston’s real estate trends often vary dramatically by neighborhood. So let's take a closer look at just a few of the Boston neighborhoods that are especially popular with our clients.
In Charlestown, single-family home prices remained largely steady, averaging just over $1 million, while condos also held stable around the same level.
Jamaica Plain experienced one of the strongest years in the city, with single-family homes averaging over $1.5 million, a 16.6% increase from the previous year.
In Roslindale, the market remained balanced, with single-family homes averaging about $859,000 and condos averaging roughly $642,600.
West Roxbury saw solid appreciation, with single-family homes approaching $1 million and condo prices rising more than 17%.
Meanwhile, Brighton showed mixed results, with single-family prices adjusting slightly while condo values continued to climb.
Outlook for Spring 2026
As we move into the Spring 2026 market, one theme stands out: Boston remains an intensely neighborhood-specific market. Some areas are seeing strong appreciation, while others are stabilizing after rapid growth. Inventory across the city remains tight, meaning well-priced and well-prepared homes will continue to attract strong buyer interest.
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